Types of Sentences

Question 1

What is a simple sentence?

Answer 1

• 1 independent clause
• 0 subordinate clauses
• 0 or infinite phrases
• compound SUBJ, V (and/or)

Example:

(Laughing with joy (part phrase)), Nicole agreed (with Ms. H (prep phrase)) (about the incorrect example. (prep phrase))

NO CLAUSES - NO INTRO WORDS - EXPRESSES A COMPLETE THOUGHT

Question 2

What is a compound sentence?

Answer 2

• 2 + independent clauses
• 0 subordinate clauses and joined by punctation( , or ; ) to a coordinating conjunction
• OR joined by an ADV

Example

You (SUBJ) should (V) really invest (V) in studying for your exam; however, make sure (to get plenty of sleep as well. (INF clause))

Question 3

What is a Complex Sentence?

Answer 3

• 1 independent clause
• 1 or infinite subordinate clauses

Example

(While I wanted to give you an interesting example sentence) ADV Clause (Subord) ; (what I need to do now) N Clause (Subj) (is hurry to the review.) Indp. clause

Question 4

What is a Compound - Complex Sentence?

Answer 4

• 2 or infinite indp. clauses
• 1 + subordinate clauses

Example

(Chelsea is only seven years old (IND clause)), but (she can already play the violin better (than her tutor can (SUB clause))(IND clause))

Question 5

What is an Independent Clause?

Answer 5

• expresses a complete thought
• can stand as a sentence because independent clauses can end before the sentence does

Question 6

What is a Subordinate Clause?

Answer 6

sef

Question 7

What are some Common Transitional Expressions?

Answer 7

as a result

at any rate

by the way

for example

in addition

in fact

in other words

on the contrary

on the other hand

Question 8

What are some common conjunctive adverbs?

How does knowing this help me?

Answer 8

This can help me identify compound sentences where a conductive ADV joins IND. clauses

also anyway

besides consequently

furthermore however

instead likewise

meanwhile moreover

nevertheless otherwise

still then

therefore